Sales Office Manager - 12-Month FTC

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About Our Client

My client, who are based in Reading, are an expanding and well-known organisation who specialise within the hospitality industry. They are highly respected and are a leading company within their field!

They pride themselves on their flexible, rewarding and progressive working environment. Please note that this position is a 12-Month Fixed Term Contract.

Job Description

Key responsibilities of the Sales Office Manager include:

  • Ensuring the smooth running of the department on a day-to-day basis, liaising between clients and all other departments.
  • Provide mentoring, coaching and regular feedback to improve and manage team performance.
  • To support the Director of Sales with show rounds, proposals, and up-selling.
  • Assess and respond to client inquiries in a prompt and professional manner.
  • Provide a courteous and efficient service and secure business at all times.
  • Provide fast, professional and friendly service to guests and customers by handling reservations, group bookings and contracts.
  • Create reservations and input via both telephone and email, ensuring that full and accurate details are obtained.
  • Deal with travel agent bookings, vouchers and credit requests, ensuring that the company's policy is adhered to at all times.
  • Accurate and timely responses to guests, clients and agents in line with their brand standards.
  • Update reservations, to input and record cancellations and amendments, making sure all bookings are accurate.
  • To assist colleagues and other members of staff to create teamwork and quality service through communication.
  • To adopt a 'can do' attitude towards all aspects of customer service through a proactive and flexible approach to meeting customer needs.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Sales Office Manager will have:

  • Previous sales or customer service experience
  • Any hopsitality industry experience is highly desirable
  • The ability to persuade and influence effectively
  • Tenacity and resilience
  • Strong work ethic
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Ability to work on own initiative as well part of a team
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Self-motivation, high-energy and be a team player
  • Organisational skills and ability to track leads and follow ups

What's on Offer

Benefits include:

  • Family & friends discounted rates
  • Extra days holiday for your birthday
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Pension
  • Free meals on duty saving you over £1000 per year
  • Free staff parking
  • In house complimentary gym or gym discounts
  • Training and career progression opportunities
  • Recommend a Friend Scheme
  • Employee of the Month/Year
  • Company bonus
  • Access to many other benefits!
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